“Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply” Stephen R. Covey You may be aware of the recent ITV campaign “Get Britain Talking”, encouraging us all to open up to each other more. This is a great idea in principle, however I think what is justContinue reading “Britain Get Listening: become a better listener and have more meaningful conversations”
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Hypnotherapy online: what to expect and some points to consider before you begin
If I’d been told a year ago that I’d be seeing clients online and actually enjoying it, I wouldn’t have believed it for a second. I rarely used video calls – I found them to be awkward and uncomfortable so I’d never have chosen them as a form of communication in the past. But thanksContinue reading “Hypnotherapy online: what to expect and some points to consider before you begin”
Mind your language: harnessing the power of words to change your life
“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. How many times did you hear this as a child in an attempt to defend you or somebody else against playground name-calling? In reality we all know that negative words can be just as painful, if not more so, than a physicalContinue reading “Mind your language: harnessing the power of words to change your life”
Seven principles for creating new long-term habits
Whether it’s getting more exercise, eating healthier, stopping smoking or reducing alcohol consumption, we’ve all made promises to ourselves to make changes, only to give up at the first sign of temptation, slipping comfortably back into our old ways. You only have to compare how full all the gyms are at the start of JanuaryContinue reading “Seven principles for creating new long-term habits”
Why modern life stresses may be the reason you struggle with your weight, and how hypnotherapy can help
Last year it was estimated that over 62% of British adults are either overweight or obese. There is no doubt that weight is a major contributor to various physical and psychological conditions, & the government has launched a public health drive to tackle the issue. So why do we, as a nation, find it soContinue reading “Why modern life stresses may be the reason you struggle with your weight, and how hypnotherapy can help”
What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy? And what isn’t it?
I’ve put together some information here for anybody who is considering hypnotherapy, or just interested to find out more about what it actually is, using some common questions I’m asked when I tell somebody I’m a hypnotherapist. Solution focused hypnotherapy is all about, as the name suggests, looking for solutions. Working together, we look atContinue reading “What is Solution Focused Hypnotherapy? And what isn’t it?”
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